Wind power is one of the ‘big three’ in clean energy production in the United States. Along with solar power and biomass, wind energy contains the potential to end our energy dependence on fossil fuels, and make it possible to be completely energy independent. Here are ten facts about wind energy in the United States. 1. It’s only getting cheaper Wind energy is currently at the cheapest price it’s ever been for the United States and the U.K. Wind energy has actually been on a graduated slope, getting cheaper and cheaper every year. As cool as it is to have the...

When it comes to measuring the efficiency of a device, especially one that creates clean and green energy you have to be cautious. One should only compare efficiency on a like versus like basis. What I mean is that it’s not an accurate representation to compare the efficiency of biodiesel engine with the efficiency of a wind turbine. At best the only real comparison between the two that could be made is the rate of improvement seen in each medium. To rate the efficiency of one wind turbine you can only compare it to another wind turbine. Anything else would be...

The wind turbine industry and the wind energy in general is a booming business. More and more wind turbines are being erected every day and by 2020 we are going to double our wind power in the United States. The turbines are often at least a hundred feet high. The blades are massive spinning devices that have to be transported in pieces. Wind turbines can be large, and strong enough that people can land helicopters on them to facilitate maintenance and repairs. That is the kind of wind turbine we are used to seeing. However, times are a changing. Solar...

Wind power is one of the fastest growing renewable energy solutions. It has little to no damaging effects to the environment compared to more traditional energy sources like fossil fuels, gas, coals, oil and nuclear generated power. While some feel that wind farms are unsightly, and the risk of avian harm is unacceptable, most recognize that the benefits outweigh the challenges for this energy option. Another challenge is of course that the wind does not blow consistently all day, each day. Still, it is a low cost energy solution ideal for many applications and locations. Since ancient times, wind energy...

Homemade wind power generator for your rooftop – The facts The wind’s energy can be used to produce sustainable electricity that is more than capable of providing power to your home. The lights, appliances, and other electrical devices inside your home can get their power from the stored electricity in your wind power generator. With the significant advancement of technology with regards to wind generators, homeowners nowadays have the option to purchase wind generators or just opt for a homemade wind power generator. Contrary to the common belief, it is actually possible to install a wind power generator on the...